Can I make a mold of a plastic frog, and use cement to make a copy?
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I've used plaster, and wood putty, as well as polymer clay and resin, and every one of them came out just fine. If the mold would have an easily accessible place to remove the item being molded, it will most likely work just fine. The only issue I had with the quick-set rubber was that it could be stiffer than others and eventually break. If you're only making one copy, you'll be fine. More than 10 copies if it's intricate, you may have a problem. Other silicone rubbers might do a better job for the more intricate items if you're making multiples, but otherwise you'll be fine.
1911853
You will be perfectly fine casting a mold of a PVC object, though keep in mind that melting PVC and inserting it into a mold made from this product will result in both the mold and PVC combining molecularly. This is because the Instant Mold is so heat sensitive. If you need to cast in PVC or have a large original this may not be cost effective. in that case may I suggest ... http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-easiest-silicone-mold/This is not able to be re-cast, but will take the heat, works well for larger casts, and is inexpensive.
1827999
Yes, thats the clay i use when making a piece. Just be sure to put a coat of the clear spray to seal it or the mold will tear your original apart and you'll have to scrub your mold. :) hope this helps and good luck on your work!
1176438
It would be fairly simple to mold your own shapes, the marzipan is a bit sticky so dusting the molds with powered sugar may be necessary.
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It's a "regular" plastic model... so I suspect any plastic cement will work. I like the Testors model plastic cement, it's $2 and dries really fast
1988004
Yes...easily....especially for small applications. I have used for mostly big applications like table tops with mementos submerged into the resin. For coasters.....this may sound stupid but it is quite simple. Use a Red Solo Cup this would make for a great coaster casting mold....it is a bit small on the bottom but they do make larger cups that you could use the base for coasters. It's simple because you put in whatever you want to preserve in the resin. Once it hardens you just cut and peel the plastic cup away and it comes off/out like an ice cube from an ice cube try. Hope this helps! I have also used Forceflex garbage bags to catch overspill and noticed that it peels easily from forceflex bags.....so you could make your own cup mold with forceflex bags...but it will have the diamond pattern in the cast resin.
475354
I would suggest some JB Weld. Also, you can't beat the strength of Gorilla Glue, but it expands, so you will want to clamp to prevent it splitting the plastic more.
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oh yes. glue or plastic cement. but it is well worth it if you don't care to paint much. To the untrained eye she looks like the real thing coming out of the box. given the scale of the model, I've yet to see better. Glueing is the only thing you'll really have to do aside from cutting the parts from the trees.
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You can, or use the kind that comes in a tube. I would advise wearing a protective mask because of the strong chemical odor in both types. Bottled fabric glue gradually thickens and then won't come out of itsspout. I was given advice to thin it with nail polish remover, but that didn't work... all it did was sit on the top of the glue, even when I shook it fiercely. The glues that come in tubes are less stringy, and can be found in your local crafts store.
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I have not attempted to but I think it would be fairly easy, there are no real plastic pieces to attach it to, but super glue would probably work well. Good luck! :)
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No -- it is not an "official" Lego product (at least there was no branding information on the molds I received). Lego has a mold on their website..can't remember which one.
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I made a mold of my finger and it worked great and captured all the details. I don't see there being any problem with thin plastic.
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The short answer is yes. The issue comes in on clay is the complexity of the mold and the ability to remove particulates from the mold once completed. For clay I usually make an alginate negative and then a plaster or dental stone positive that I then make my rubber mold from. The alginate does a great job in retaining the detail from the original that is translated to the stone. As far as release agent you can use a standard release or just an aerosol cooking spray (Pam or whatever). Some have used things like vaseline but I don't like the thickness as it is hard to keep it from pooling in crevices and hard to get out and may interfere with detail. But if your part is smoother you can apply a little to your hands, warm it up by rubbing together and apply a very thin layer and that will work as well.
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You probably don't want to use this for mold making as it is not flexible. I'd suggest a casting silicon from smooth on.
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Is the plastic of Fox Run Frozen Ice Pop Maker moulds safe for freezer use (BPA free)?
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No. It would break. I made the molds then just stuck the two halves together. It worked great.
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I have mainly used Testors plastic model cement for building plastic models. Other plastic model cements will work fine. Having said that, sometimes plastic model cement is not enough. Then, I use Loctite super glue(gel control). If the items are very difficult to get attached or heavy parts that need to be attached, I will use JB Weld (two separate parts - resin, hardener). Let this set for at least 24 hours and make sure pieces are always in correct contact. Sometimes, I use Elmer's glue for attaching decals to string. Good luck